Waves of heat bake golden sand,
splashed by frothy waves. Gulls
and sandpipers dot grassy dunes.
A long, tall drink comes to hand.
One butterfly on the side, please,
circling a shining unicorn horn.
I’m instantly healed. Life’s grand.
Note: Happy National Unicorn day! Who knew? LOL
Copyright 2016 Brenda Davis Harsham
22 thoughts on “Fantasy of Summer”
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It is almost as good to be on a bed or in a chair visualizing the details of a beach, Brenda. The real beach comes flooding back with gulls, sandpipers, clams, shells, and the rhythmic waves, rocking us gently to sleep.
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That does sound lovely, listening to the waves and finding sleep. 🙂
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I find our beaches to be good poetic inspiration as well. This is good
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Thanks! Spring tantalizes with glimpses of summer. Then wham, back into winter. Luckily, we can go anywhere we want in our minds. You crafted some poetic justice in your last post, speaking of wham!
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And I did it under 800 words! I’ve been readingh about flash fiction, I had to give it a try.
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Yes, it was well done. Come-uppance and twist. Dark, but well done!
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
IT’S NO FANTASY YET–LET’S SEE WHAT WEATHER TURNS UP! PRETTY SHARP FOCUS THERE, BRENDA!
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Thanks, Jonathan. I got lucky on the focus. 🙂
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DETAILS ARE AMAZING!
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Wonderful Brenda…I’ll have one too please😆💕
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Plenty to go around! 🙂
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I sure didn’t….but then, it’s been many years since I’ve seen one! 😉
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ah, dreaming….. and here’s to the unicorn!
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🙂
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So lovely.
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A mini-vacation was required. 🙂
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Wow what a gorgeous photo…striking! Love your words to accompany it. Happy National Unicorn day to you too!! 😉
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Yay! May we all be magically healed. 🙂
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So pretty (words and butterfly).
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I’m longing for heat. Brrr, it was cold at my son’s soccer game today.
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🦄😊❤️
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XOXO
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